Chicago-Area Criminal Courts

The Circuit Court of Cook County, encompassing the greater Chicago area, is not only the largest of the 22 circuits in Illinois, it is also one of the largest unified court systems in the world. That means finding the right courthouse can be a sometimes confusing task.

Below are the locations of criminal court houses throughout Cook County and surrounding Chicago-area counties:

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